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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026
» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
Fairer oil pricing vowed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.
Pheu Thai vows to listen to Muslim groups
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party vowed on Wednesday to promote multiculturalism and listen to proposals from the Muslim community during its election campaign in Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
People’s Party denies membership fee irregularities
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2025
» The People’s Party has denied allegations that it deducted salaries from assistants to its MPs to pay for party membership fees, saying the claims were politically motivated to discredit the opposition.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Shinawatra dynasty's decline palpable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Shinawatra family, long a dominant force in Thai politics, appears to be losing its once-formidable influence, dragging the Pheu Thai Party into an unprecedented period of decline. Yet Thaksin Shinawatra, the political patriarch, has shown few outward signs he is willing to retreat. The upcoming Supreme Court verdict is expected to be a pivotal moment that could reshape the former prime minister's political future.
Election Commission urged to disband coalition parties over Thaksin influence
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2025
» A political activist lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, urging it to disband seven political parties for allegedly allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to interfere in their internal affairs, in violation of the organic law on political parties.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
Palang Pracharath aims to 'rattle' Paetongtarn in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2025
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will lead party MPs during a no-confidence debate session against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra scheduled for March 24, party secretary-general Paiboon Nititawan said on Tuesday.
Senator pulls motion on prison healthcare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/02/2025
» Proceedings in the Senate chamber were briefly disrupted on Tuesday when a motion to debate equal rights for prisoners was suddenly withdrawn by the senator who submitted it.